Sermons on Ordinary People:

Well... That's A Deep Subject PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2025

God uses ordinary people’s courage and compassion to lift others from life’s pits, reminding us to act rightly and help those in need now.

Some days feel like pits, don’t they? Not just potholes in the road, but deep, echoing cisterns of disappointment, decisions, and delays. You pray and the sky seems quiet. You plan and the ground gives way. You stand in the middle of a week that you never wanted and wonder, How do I get out of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:7-13

Topics: Courage, Compassion

One Ordinary Guy Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 20, 2006

Message 3 of 4 on the Judges. How did timid careful Gideon become a great hero of God? There was a Call, a plan, and a Gift - all from God.

The Verdict on Judges One Ordinary Guy February 19 – Gideon 120,000 Midianites came like a plague of locusts against the Israelites. Gideon raised an army of 32,000 to take them down. He cut down the number to 10,000 and then to 300. He armed them with trumpets, torches and pitchers. They ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ruth's Romance Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 4, 2021

The entire book of Ruth revolves around the romance of ordinary people. That is one of its purposes for being a part of the Bible. It is God's stamp of approval on the ordinary person as an instrument of His plan of history.

Nowhere does history repeat itself more often than in the realm of romance. James Madison was the forth president of the United States, and he was the chief framer of the Constitution. He was the greatest scholar among the Founding Fathers. But when it came to romance he was no big gun. In fact, ...read more

Christmas Eve: Good News In The 'hustle And Bustle' And In The Ordinary!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 24, 2005

Jesus is Good News for you in the ’hustle and bustle’ of life and preparations for Christmas. He is also Good News for people going about their ordinary everyday business, like he was for the shepherds.

A man named Charles Tucker decided recently that with all the ‘hustle and bustle’, it would be good to remember why Christmas is a good idea. He said that without Christmas… • The ‘dried’ fruit market would completely collapse • Boring, uneventful lives would have no stress at all • Santa would be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

People Of The Manger

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 9, 2002

A Christmas Sermon focusing on the Christian Identity.

PEOPLE OF THE MANGER Luke 2:4-7 INTRODUCTION: A few years ago there was an art contest held in a local school one Christmas season in East Texas/Southern Alabama. One of the prize winners was a picture drawn by a nine year old boy showing three men, offering gifts to the baby Jesus as He lay in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Journey From The Ordinary To The Extraordinary Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 9, 2002

1st of four in a Christmas Series. It began in the fields with the sheep. Their quiet and earthy world was interrupted by a chorus of angels who led them to the place where the Christ child was born. Once this journey is made nothing is the same again

Luke 2:8-20 That night, some shepherds were in the fields nearby watching their sheep. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them. The glory of the Lord was shining around them, and they became very frightened. The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I am bringing you good news that will be a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Path Of Promise Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Oct 14, 2025

Life is not about us. God is just looking for ordinary people who are willing to surrender their lives to Him so that His name will be lifted up in the earth.

Today in our Dust to Life series in Genesis, we are coming to the close of Jacob’s journey back to his hometown, Hebron, the home of his father Isaac and grandfather Abraham. On the way there, Jacob meets the God of the house of Bethel where God, once again, reassures Jacob, now called Israel, of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:16-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unshakeable Foundation Of The Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024

Explores Peter's divine revelation and appointment, reminding us that God uses ordinary people for His extraordinary work, inspiring our own faith journeys.

Good morning, beloved family of Christ. It's a delight to be with you today, standing on this sacred soil, under this hallowed roof, where we gather to honor our Lord and Savior. We are united in our love for Him, bound by the grace He so generously pours upon us, and called to share His truth, His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Topics: Prevailing Church, Built On The Rock

Just Ordinary Men... But No Ordinary God!

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Dec 16, 2005

A sermon that encourages the listener to live a life empowered by our great God.

Just Ordinary Men... But no Ordinary God! Pastor Glenn Newton 10-16-05 AC 4:13 When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. 14 But since they could see the man who had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-31

Denomination: Nazarene

God Raises Ordinary Men For Extraordinary Purposes Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025

Many people feel disqualified or unworthy of being used by God because of their background, mistakes, or lack of qualifications. However, throughout Scripture, we see a consistent pattern: God delights in raising ordinary men and women to accomplish extraordinary things.

GOD RAISES ORDINARY MEN FOR EXTRAORDINARY PURPOSES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 11:10-47 Supporting Texts: Judges 6:11-16, 1 Samuel 16:11-13, Acts 4:13, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, 2 Corinthians 4:7 INTRODUCTION: Many people feel disqualified or unworthy of being used by God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 11:10-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Discovering Your Full Potential

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on May 22, 2010

If Samson is man of extra-ordinary strengths and power, Gedeon is an exact opposite. He is the man hiding on the back stage and afraid of the lime light. His life is a proof that God can use ordinary people like us.

DISCOVERING YOUR FULL POTENTIAL JUDGE 6:1-16 It amazing to see how God can transform a fearful man into a mighty warrior. If Samson is man of extra-ordinary strengths and power, Gedeon is an exact opposite. He is the man hiding on the back stage, afraid of the lime light and prefer the low profile ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Shepherds – A Story Of Joy Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 9, 2016

God takes ordinary people like you and like me and He calls us to share an extraordinary message of love, grace and mercy that begins with the birth of the Savior.

Do you ever feel like you don’t really matter to God? Do you ever think that God is so busy running the universe that He doesn’t have time to be concerned about your insignificant life? Do you ever feel like you really don’t have anything of worth to offer to God? I think if ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Twelve Apostles

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 8, 2013

The analysis of Jesus choosing the twelve apostles as set forth in Luke 6:12-16 will show us that Jesus uses ordinary people to accomplish his purposes.

Scripture Jesus came to seek and to save the lost. He was about thirty years of age when he began his public ministry (Luke 3:23) in 28 AD. His ministry of seeking and saving the lost was primarily a ministry of teaching and healing. As Jesus carried out his itinerant ministry in Israel his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Work, God's Way, God's Workers

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Aug 23, 2025

When discouragement threatens to derail your divine calling, remember that God transforms ordinary people into extraordinary servants through His strategic plan and faithful provision.

God's Work, God's Way, God's Workers A Sermon Based on 1 Kings 19:15-21 Introduction Have you ever felt like giving up on God's calling in your life? Have you ever found yourself questioning whether your service to the Lord makes any real difference? The great prophet Elijah ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:36-39, 1 Kings 19:1-2, 1 Kings 19:9, Psalm 42:5, 2 Kings 8:7-9, 2 Kings 9:5, 1 Kings 19:19, Mark 1:16-20, Exodus 3:1-4, 1 Samuel 16:11-12, 1 Corinthians 16:9, 1 Peter 4:10, Acts 16:14, Revelation 3:20, Joshua 24:15, Luke 14:25-33, James 1:8, Nehemiah 8:10, Matthew 10:32-33, Romans 12:1, Genesis 22:9-12, 1 Kings 17:12-16, Philippians 4:19, Isaiah 55:8-9, Daniel 4:17, Ecclesiastes 4:12, Romans 16:1-16, Philippians 2:19-22, Acts 15:40, Acts 13:2, Colossians 4:14, Romans 16:3, 1 Corinthians 3:6, Psalm 78:4-6, 2 Kings 13:3, 2 Kings 10:30, 2 Kings 2:11, 2 Timothy 2:2, Deuteronomy 6:6-7, 1 Corinthians 3:6-7, John 15:16, Philippians 1:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Follow Me Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Jesus calls ordinary people to follow Him and spread His message. We are all invited to be part of His mission, and our role is to extend this invitation to others.

Today, we're diving into the lives of Jesus' first followers, His original squad. You know what's cool? They were just regular dudes, like you and me. They weren't superstar preachers or smooth talkers. They were fishermen, working hard and getting their hands dirty. Picture this: Jesus walks up to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Topics: Faith, Divine Calling, Spiritual Growth, Discipleship